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45. Harry Lumley

45. Harry Lumley

Harry Lumley had already made history, when in 1944, at the age of 17, he became the youngest (and still is), Goalie to play in the NHL when he suited up for the Rangers.  Later, he won a Stanley Cup with Detroit, though was traded to Chicago in favor of Terry Sawchuk.  A few years later, Lumley was dealt again, this time to Toronto, where he had his best period in terms of individual performance.

The Leafs at this stage were not world-beaters, but Lumley was their bright spot.  He won the Vezina in 1953-54, where he also was named a First Team All-Star.  For the first time in his career, Lumley led the NHL in GAA (1.86) and was fifth in Hart voting.  He was as good the year after, again winning the GAA Title (1.91) and again earned First Team All-Star honors.  Lumley was also the runner-up for the Hart Trophy. 

After another season in Toronto, Lumley was traded back to Chicago, where he refused to report.  He was eventually traded to Boston, where he would finish his career.

Lumley was chosen for the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1980.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Goalie
  • Acquired: raded by the Chicago Blackhawks for Cal Gardner, Ray Hannigan, Gus Mortson, and Al Rollins 9/11/52.
  • Departed:

    Traded to the Chicago Blackhawks with Eric Nesterenko for Cash 5/21/56

  • Games Played: 267
  • Notable Statistics:

    103 Wins                        
    106 Losses
    58 Ties
    34 Shutouts
    2.18 Goals Against Average
    .907 Save Percentage*
    52.0 Goalie Point Shares

    14 Playoff Games
    2 Wins                        
    12 Losses
    6 Shutouts
    2.78 Goals Against Average
    .881 Save Percentage*

    *Save Percentage was not a stat until the 1955-56 Season.

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Vezina Trophy (1954)
    First Team All-Star (1954 & 1955)
    All-Star Game (1955)
    Most Games Played by a Goalie (1954-55)
    Lowest Goals Against Average (1953-54 & 1954-55)
    Most Shutouts (1952-53 & 1953-54)
    Most Minutes Played (1952-53 & 1954-55)
    Most Goalie Point Shares (1953-54 & 1954-55)
    Most Point Shares (1953-54 & 1954-55)

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